Binalong is a small village on the Burley Griffin Way, about 30 minutes from Yass and a short detour off the Hume Highway. It is the sort of place where you want dinner sorted before you pull in, not after you have unpacked the car and started working out what is open. At Motel Royal Tara, 27 Stephens Street, every dish on our restaurant menu is available to take away.
That means the same food we serve in the dining room can be packed up and eaten wherever you happen to be staying. The one thing we ask is that you call ahead on 02 6227 4310 or send a message on WhatsApp to 0426 428 501.
How to Order Takeaway in Binalong
Ordering is done the straightforward way, by talking to us. Ring the motel on 02 6227 4310, or send a WhatsApp message to 0426 428 501 if you would rather type than talk. Tell us what you would like off the menu and roughly what time you will arrive to collect it.
There is no delivery app and no online checkout for takeaway orders. Placing your order ahead gives the kitchen a clear run at it, so your food is packed and ready rather than waiting around while you find a park. If you are travelling through and working to a schedule, mention your arrival time when you order and we will do what we can to fit in with it.
Guests staying with us can order at reception or call from the room. The same rules apply whether you are eating in the restaurant or taking the meal back to your room, and the same menu is available either way.
What Is on the Takeaway Menu
The entire restaurant menu is available for takeaway, from the steaks through to the desserts. Nothing on the dinner list is dine-in only. Here is how the menu breaks down.
Steaks and Classic Mains
Our signature steaks anchor the dinner menu, and they are available to take away like everything else. Chicken schnitzel, chicken parmigiana and fish and chips cover the familiar end of things, which suits a passenger who just wants a solid feed after a long day on the road. These are the dishes to order if you are collecting on the way through and eating within a short drive of the motel.
Indian Curries With Naan and Rice
The curry list runs to butter chicken, paneer butter masala and lamb vindaloo, served with naan and rice. Curries and breads pack well for the trip home, which makes them a practical pick if you are eating in a motel room, at a kitchenette table, or back at your own place in town. Vegetarian diners have the paneer butter masala to work with alongside the sides and desserts.
Hyderabadi Dum Biryanis
Our Hyderabadi dum biryanis come in three versions: chicken, Chicken 65 and goat. Each is served with raita and pappadams. A biryani is a full meal in one container, so it is a sensible single-dish order when you do not want to juggle half a dozen containers on your lap or on a picnic table.
Burgers, Pizzas and Pasta
Burgers come with chips, which makes them an easy choice for younger travellers and anyone who wants dinner in one hand. Pizzas include peri-peri chicken, supreme, Hawaiian and margherita, so there is a range from mild to full flavoured. Pasta is on the menu as well, for something softer after a long drive.
Sides and Desserts
Sides and desserts are available with your takeaway order, so you can build the meal out into something bigger or finish it off with something sweet. Add them when you place the order so the kitchen can pack everything together in one pickup.
Takeaway Hours for Winter and Summer
Takeaway runs during dinner hours, every day except Wednesday. Our dinner service shifts with the seasons, starting later in summer than it does in winter. The table below sets out how it works.
| Season | Takeaway window | Days available |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 5pm to 9pm | Every day except Wednesday |
| Summer | 6pm to 9pm | Every day except Wednesday |
Wednesday is the one night the kitchen does not fire, so plan your arrival around it if you are travelling midweek. If you are unsure which seasonal hours apply on the day you are passing through, ring 02 6227 4310 and check before you set out. It takes a moment and saves a wasted trip into town.
Drinks With Your Takeaway Order
Motel Royal Tara is a licensed restaurant and also BYO. When you place a takeaway meal order, you can also buy one sealed bottle of wine or one six-pack of beer per order. Mention it when you order and we will have it ready to go with your food at pickup.
Keeping it to one sealed bottle or one six-pack per takeaway order keeps the paperwork simple and means there is no docket to sort out at the counter while your dinner goes cold. If you would prefer to bring your own wine and drink it with a meal in the dining room, that is welcome too.
No Delivery, Pickup Only
We do not deliver. Takeaway is pickup only, collected from Motel Royal Tara at 27 Stephens Street, Binalong. That is not a limitation so much as a straight line: your meal goes from our kitchen to your hands without sitting in a car with a stranger in between.
Parking at pickup is easy. Every room has a private parking space at the door, and there is room for trailers, utes and work vehicles. If you are towing something or driving a truck, you will not be stuck trying to squeeze into a tight spot on the main road.
Eating Takeaway at the Motel
Staying the night makes takeaway even simpler. Our 20 rooms are all ground floor and non-smoking. Each one has an ensuite, reverse-cycle air conditioning, an electric blanket, WiFi, a TV, a kitchenette, tea and coffee making facilities and an iron. Daily housekeeping is included.
Room types are Family, with a queen and two singles sleeping four, plus Triple, Queen and Twin. The Family room suits a crew who all want the same order picked up at once, and the kitchenette means you are not balancing containers on your knees.
Check-in is from 1 pm and check-out is 10 am. Guests who want an early start can book the buffet breakfast, served from 7:30 to 9:30 am.
A Stop on the Way Through
Motel Royal Tara has been operating here since 1986. Binalong sits 30 minutes from Yass on the Burley Griffin Way, a short detour off the Hume Highway, which makes it a natural overnight stop for anyone travelling between the capital and the Riverina. Tradies and crews working on infrastructure projects in the area use us as a base through the week, and a takeaway dinner fits around a shift far better than a sit-down meal.
The full dinner list, including every dish mentioned here, is set out on our dining page. If you are booking a room as well, our Binalong accommodation page covers the room types, and contact details are all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get takeaway from Motel Royal Tara in Binalong?
Yes. Every dish on our restaurant menu is available for takeaway, including steaks, curries with naan and rice, Hyderabadi dum biryanis, burgers with chips, pizzas, fish and chips, schnitzel, parmigiana, pasta, sides and desserts. Call 02 6227 4310 or message 0426 428 501 on WhatsApp to place your order ahead of time.
What are the takeaway hours?
Takeaway runs during dinner hours, every day except Wednesday. In winter the window is 5pm to 9pm and in summer it is 6pm to 9pm. If you are unsure which seasonal hours apply on the day you are travelling, ring us on 02 6227 4310 before you set out.
Do you deliver takeaway in Binalong?
No, we do not deliver. Takeaway is pickup only from Motel Royal Tara at 27 Stephens Street, Binalong. Parking is simple because every room has a private space at the door, with room for trailers, utes and work vehicles, so collecting a large order is straightforward.
Can I buy beer or wine with my takeaway order?
Yes. The restaurant is licensed and BYO, and with a takeaway meal order you can buy one sealed bottle of wine or one six-pack of beer per order. Just mention it when you place the order so it is ready with your food at pickup.
Do I need to book takeaway in advance?
Calling ahead is the reliable way to do it. There is no delivery app or online checkout, so orders come through by phone or WhatsApp. Ringing early means your food is packed and waiting when you arrive rather than being prepared while you sit in the car.
Getting Dinner Sorted Before You Arrive
Takeaway in Binalong comes down to a simple routine: check the menu on our dining page, ring 02 6227 4310 or send a WhatsApp message to 0426 428 501 with your order and your arrival time, then collect it during dinner hours any night except Wednesday. If you are staying the night, order from your room and eat in comfort. For best rates call or book us online from our website.
